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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.61, 175.08 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.61, 175.08 and 124.19 is: 170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.61 : 175.08 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.61/175.08 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.61x = 175.08 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.61x = 21,743.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,743.19/127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.39

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